Maurizio Sarri disgusted by alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police launched investigations into alleged racist abuse from a section of home supporters towards Sterling in last Saturday’s 2-0 win for the Blues. Chelsea subsequently suspended four people in connection with the incident.

“It was disgusting,” said Sarri, speaking at a media conference in Budapest ahead of Thurday’s match with Vidi, in his first public pronouncements on the issue.

“I condemn any form of discrimination.”

Ruben Loftus-Cheek says he would have reacted in the same way as England team-mate Sterling had he been subjected to racist abuse.

Sterling on Sunday accused newspapers of helping to “fuel racism” with the way in which they portray young black footballers.

Loftus-Cheek said: “I think he was right to say what he said. I don’t think it should be in the game or anywhere.

“Him speaking out was the right thing. If it happened to me I would do the same.

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